Muziek - Muzikale genres

music that originated in Europe, has everlasting value, long-established rules, and elaborated forms

klassieke muziek

music that rejects the conventional forms and introduces new and progressive themes

avantgarde muziek

a genre of music that pushes the boundaries of traditional musical conventions, often exploring unconventional sounds, structures, techniques, or ideas

experimentele muziek

a genre of music that is widely appealing to the general public and is commercially successful

populaire muziek

traditional music that is specific to a region or community or modern music imitating that style

volksmuziek

a genre of music that relies heavily on electronic instruments, technology, and production techniques to create its sound

elektronische muziek

music that combines the elements and styles of two different genres and forms something new

fusionmuziek

music that is created and performed in association with religious beliefs, practices, or rituals

religieuze muziek

a type of music that is originally from the southern parts of the United States

countrymuziek

a Caribbean music genre that has a unique beat, with guitar chords played on the offbeat and often includes songs with social messages

reggae

a genre of music that originated in Latin America

Latijn

popular music, especially with young people, consisting a strong rhythm and simple tunes

popmuziek

a music genre that emphasizes improvisation, complex rhythms, and extended chords, originated in the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries

jazz

popular music featuring rap that is set to electronic music, first developed among black and Hispanic communities in the US

hiphop

a genre of music that blends various styles and structures in an unconventional and innovative way, often characterized by lengthy and complex compositions and instrumental passages

progressieve muziek

‌a type of dance music that combines elements of traditional Punjabi music with Western reggae and jungle

bhangra (een type dansmuziek)

the traditional and instrumental music that is specific to Ashkenazi Jews in Central and Eastern Europe

klezmer

a genre of music that originated in Jamaica in the 1960s, known for its laid-back, mid-tempo rhythms, soulful vocals, and close harmonies

rocksteady

a religious style of singing with soul and R&B elements that was first developed by the African American community of Southern Baptist and Pentecostal Churches

gospelmuziek

a fast-paced Jamaican music with a strong offbeat rhythm that was developed in 1960s which inspired reggae

ska

a traditional Jamaican music genre that combines African and Caribbean influences, often featuring lively rhythms and upbeat melodies

Mento

a type of Caribbean music marked with syncopated African rhythm and improvised words that satirize a current event or local figures, originally from Trinidad and Tobago

calypso

a genre of African-American religious folk songs that originated during the period of slavery in the United States

spirituals

a genre of music characterized by mellow, soothing sounds and simple, memorable melodies that are easy to listen to and evoke feelings of relaxation and comfort

easy listening

a type of popular music originating in the 1950s characterized by a strong beat, simple melodies, and often featuring electric guitars, bass, and drums

a genre of music that features lyrics that are focused on faith in Jesus Christ, the teachings of the Bible, and Christian themes, often performed in a variety of styles

christelijke muziek

music that emerged during the 1960s which is inspired by the culture formed around the use of psychedelic drugs in that era

psychedelische muziek